1742 Administration jobs in Slough

Role Purpose:

To provide an administrative support service to operational and management teams within Adult Social Care that enables the smooth running of day-to-day activities. To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

Work Context:

Administrative assistants play a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive business support service to teams and front line staff. They will need to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, depending on team requirements. Depending on the team within which the post holder works, they may be required to undertake additional specific responsibilities to assist in the effective delivery of services. There may also be a need for them to be an initial point of contact within the team and forward enquiries in line with local procedures.

Line management responsibility:

The post holder will work as a member of a team and will not hold direct line management responsibilities.

Representative Accountabilities:

Analysis, Reporting & Documentation

* Ensure information and records are processed and stored to agreed procedures.

* Assist in providing and manipulating basic data for statistical and other reports. May run and present standard reports.

* Prepare and dispatch a range of standard correspondence/documents to ensure an efficient response to enquiries and timely conclusion of any process connected with the defined area of activity.

Customer Service & Support

* Deliver a range of administrative and/or customer/consultancy services in support of existing systems or processes to agreed standards, to maximise service quality and continuity.

* Receive and respond to everyday enquiries from customers to provide a timely, courteous and efficient service.

Planning & Organising

* Support a group of senior staff, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting in the effective organisation of internal/external meetings and activities to support a high standard of office organisation.

* Assess the range and volume of work to be undertaken for the days ahead and plan to ensure it is completed to time and to an appropriate standard.

Finance/Resource Management

* Follow established ordering procedures to ensure adequate resources are available to meet work requirements. Work with others

* Receive visitors and provide/request basic information in a courteous manner to promote a positive image of the work unit.

Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.

Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Experience and Personal Characteristics:

* Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.

* Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in business, financial or HR administration.

* Ability to apply relevant health and safety, equality and diversity, and other county/service policies and procedures.

* Competent in a range of IT tools.

* Ability to work with others to provide excellent customer service.

* Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

* Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities. * Experience of working in a busy office environment

Role Summary:

To provide an administrative support service to our adult social care team to enable a smooth running of day-to-day activities.

To work collaboratively with team members in delivering the directorate's aim to provide personalised services for Adults in the community.

To be able to work in a flexible and supportive manner with a range of staff in the team, as well as being the first point of contact within the team.

They will be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and customers confidently.

Confident answering phone calls - able to transfer calls where appropriate and document messages onto systems when required.

Confident with all Microsoft Packages, notably Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.

Aware of and adheres to GDPR processes.

Works well alone and in a team. Will ask for help if required.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.

Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.

Experience of working in a busy office environment.

They will be subject to supervision but will be expected to organise their own workload and set their own priorities within short, e.g. day-to-day timescales

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Location: Ilford, Essex

Are you a detail-driven administrator looking for something a little different?

A world-renowned manufacturer is offering a unique opportunity to bring your organisational skills into a fast-paced environment that's anything but ordinary.

You'll play a vital role in the smooth running of their busy laboratory, supporting technical teams with essential administrative tasks. From managing bookings and stock levels to coordinating audits and inspections, your work will help ensure our lab meets the highest international standards.

You don't need a science degree to thrive with them. What matters is your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, and maintain accuracy in everything you do. If you've worked in a busy admin role before, especially one with a focus on quality or compliance, you'll fit right in.

• Sharp attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in admin (technical/scientific environment a bonus, but not essential)

• Be part of a company with international reach and a reputation for excellence
• Enjoy a role that's structured, varied, and genuinely rewarding
• Job security with long standing company (50+ years)
• Company pension scheme
• Death-in-service benefit
• Private Health scheme (qualify after 6 months service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

This bank position has a starting salary of 14.72 per hour, plus an additional 2.20 per hour annual leave allowance.

We are excited to be hiring a Bank Administration Assistant to support our fantastic Mole Valley Locality team based in Pippbrook, Dorking.

This is a bank position and hours will be mutually agreed between the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager.

Rewards and Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Mole Valley Locality Team is part of the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnership Directorate. We support our local residents to be in control of their lives and live as independently as possible.

The team is made up of around 50 staff including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and support staff, and we are headed up by a Team Manager and Senior Manager. We are a very supportive team who enjoy seeing our colleagues thrive.

We are now looking for Bank Administration Assistant who can provide comprehensive administrative support to our Adult Social Care team. This is a highly varied role, where no two days are the same, however you will always have the full support of your colleagues.

In this role you will undertake general administrative duties to provide support to a specialised operational team within Adult Social Care, helping to keep our service users and staff members safe. This will include receiving calls, therefore you will need to be a clear and confident communicator.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience in a high volume call taking or customer facing environment
• Solid background in administration
• Excellent customer service and listening skills
• Confident, organised and proactive approach to work
• Attention to detail, time management and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word)

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed regularly and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

The Firm
A leading London law firm are seeking an Administration Assistant to join their busy and growing team in their West End office.

The Role
The successful Administration Assistant will provide a range of administrative and file management tasks. Duties to include:

• Scanning and saving documents into the document management system
• Completing and binding documents
• Creating and preparing court bundles and sales packs
• Ensuring online registers are up to date
• Assisting with processing expenses
• General administrative duties such as filing and photocopying

This Administration Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Required experience

• Previous Administration experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Our client is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join their team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations while contributing to excellent customer care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to develop their skills in a professional environment.

Company Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Personal development- help developing your role, exam support including guidance, study leave and the cost of study
• Accrue additional holiday for extra hours worked
• Life cover
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify application details with the new business team.
• Update and maintain client and financial records.
• Manage database accuracy and organisation.
• Handle mail, correspondence, and client communications.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Respond to phone enquiries professionally.
• Provide general office support to consultants.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Knowledge of efficient office processes and best practices.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Able to multitask and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in numeracy and Microsoft Office.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior professionals and high-net-worth clients.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Our client based in Weybridge is seeking a temporary administrator to join their busy team for at least 6 weeks. This role could extend beyond the 6 weeks, so ideally we are looking for someone available for a long-term assignment.

Duties:

Preparation of documents and contracts
Updating the internal CRM system
Ensuring all information is accurate and up to date
Chasing outstanding information or documents when required

Requirements:

Relevant degree in Business/Economics/Finance would be advantageous
Strong Microsoft office skills
Excellent attention to detail

Please apply if you are available immediately and keen to be considered!

Centurion Selection are a fast growing staffing agency with an in-house team of recruiting experts who actively field and place candidates in executive positions for the residential development construction industry.

With offices located in Houston, Miami and London, consistent growth has created the need to expand our operations in London.

We are currently looking for an Office Administrator to join our busy team. This role is based full - time in our office, near London Bridge.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Format candidate's CVs accurately and in a timely manner
• Production of CV packs for Consultants
• Manage and undertake interview arrangements for Clients and Candidates as required with a high level of pace and accuracy
• Answer incoming telephone calls, determine the purpose of calls and forward on to the appropriate person
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments
• Collation and distribution of management material
• Help to maintaina tidy and presentable office environment
• Point of contact for building management
• Additional ad-hoc duties as required
• Undertake database cleansing activities including mergers, deletions, coding, cleansing and attachment uploads to enable the effective use of our internal database
• Minute taking of meetings

About You:

• 1+ year of administration experience
• Excellent computer skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Detail orientated
• Able to work with discretion
• Able to prioritise workload, work at pace and deliver to set timescales

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with the ability to make a real impact in the growth and development of a successful organisation.

If interested please apply today!

Our client is a waste management solutions company, seeking an experienced Administrator to assist with all aspects of site operationsadministration. This is a great opportunity to join a successful company and build a career. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

Must have the following skills:

Excellent Administration Skills

Excellent IT Skills (Excel, Word, CRM databses)

Excellent Customer Service

Work well as part of a Team

Time Management & working to deadlines

Good organisation skills

Attention to details

Numerate

Waste Management Experience advantageous

Apply now, for immediate interview

Do you want to work for a leading services business that offers the opportunity to progress your career? A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administration Assistant with a strong customer service background to work alongside the service team and assist with the day to day administration duties of this busy department.

Responsibilities;

• Answer calls from customer and log any work which needs to be scheduled as a result of a call out.
li>Support Field Service Manager (FSM) in updating Field Service Engineers (FSE) schedules due to last minute changes requirements (callouts, sick leave, etc). Book appointment with clients site according to schedule build by FSM.
• Supports the Field Services Manager to co-ordinate return/remedial work by contacting customer to make appointment.
• Convert all approved quotes (New Works, Small Works, Service) to Work Orders (WO)
• Check all Small Works have final acceptance signed and invoice.
li>Check New Works progress milestones are met before and invoice. li>Actions closed completed work orders and raises invoice to send to customer or Finance Administrator as applicable.
• Supporting managers in supplying product requests from customers by checking availability with stores team and raising a purchase order.
• Contacting clients 30 days prior to a payment due, to confirm that the client does not have any claim.
• Working with the Branch Manager and Finance Team to chase overdue payments.
• Able to perform some additional tasks to cover Field Service Managers when they are not in the business.
• Providing excellent customer service when responding to customers.
• Building strong, professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal personnel form other departments.
• Leading by example adhering to Company Values; Respect & Diversity, Professionalism, Customer focus, Innovation, Simplicity.

Requirements;

• Two Years Administration experience in a similar role in the UK
• Strong IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills with approachable and positive attitude
• Attention to detail

A great salary and benefits package are on offer as well as flexible/Hybrid  working for the right candidate .Interviews ASAP.